March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a critical opportunity to spotlight one of the most preventable — yet still deadly — cancers in the United States.
Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths nationwide, but what’s especially concerning is the steady rise in diagnoses among adults under 50. Once considered a disease of older adults, early-onset colorectal cancer is now one of the fastest-growing cancer trends in younger populations.
Faculty experts at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences are available to discuss:
- Why colorectal cancer rates are increasing among younger adults
- Updated screening guidelines and what people need to know about colonoscopies and at-home tests
- Symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored
- Disparities in screening and outcomes across communities
- The role of diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors
- How policy and insurance coverage affect access to preventive care
If you would like to schedule an interview please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum at katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Marie Borum is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and geriatric medicine. She is the director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, and a professor at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Matthew Ng is an associate professor of surgery at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is board certified in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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